Kansas City Float: Local Building Boom, Dominion & Watch MAGA

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More Midtown KC Complaining

Hyde Park neighbors concerned about new water meter placement

Homeowners in Hyde Park are having their water mains replaced, but it's not going exactly how they had hoped.

Cowtown Crumbles Under Bureaucracy

City records reveal staffing, backlog concerns after deadly Family Dollar collapse

Public records obtained this month by KSHB 41 News reveal concerns over staffing and case backlogs in the Kansas City, Missouri, department tasked with investigating dangerous building reports.

Crosstown Considerations

Pardon our dust: Olathe City Council gives green light on Santa Fe Project demolition

The company charged with the work assures impact on drivers should be minimal.

After All These Years, What Are You Running From?!?

Garmin Kansas City Marathon road closure notice

Scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, this event may create a delay to your normal Saturday morning schedule.

More Local Connections

Southwest Airlines offering three new nonstop flights from Kansas City

Starting next summer, Southwest Airlines is offering new daily and weekend nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to three vacation destinations on the East Coast.

Don't Brush Off Local History

Hair museum filled with old mementos closes, scattering contents around nation

For about 30 years, Leila's Hair Museum in Independence proudly displayed a vast collection of hair art. Its founder, Leila Cohoon, died last November and now, the museum is closing its doors.

Joke Ballers Return

Savannah Bananas coming back to Kansas City in 2026, will play team with historic ties

The Savannah Bananas will bring their high-energy Banana Ball back to Kansas City next year.

Celebrity Rewind

Ashley Judd announces return to acting after 'personal journey'

The 57-year-old Hollywood stalwart took to Instagram to explain why she will be in front of cameras again. 'Thank you for often sharing you want to see me make another movie!' she wrote on Instagram.

MAGA Clowned Round Clock

Trump runs ads for his 'Fight, Fight, Fight' watch collection regularly on Newsmax

'Hello everyone it's President Donald J Trump and it's Trump time,' the president says in one of the latest ads

Conservative Español Alternative

Turning Point USA announces 'All American' Super Bowl halftime show

Turning Point USA, the grassroots conservative political action network founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, is planning a Super Bowl halftime show with the goal of competing with the officia...

Almost Settled

Republican Buys Dominion Voting Systems, Forces Them To Drop Lawsuits Against Conservatives

Dominion Voting systems has been acquired by former GOP election reform advocate and the founder and chairman of Liberty Vote Scott Leiendecker.

Almost Across Aisle Praise

Ardently pro-Israel Dem Sen. John Fetterman congratulates Trump for 'historic peace plan'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania congratulated President Donald Trump for brokering the "historic" peace plan between Israel and Hamas after two years of war in Gaza.

War In Europe Cont'd

Ukraine says 'massive' Russian attack underway targeting energy infrastructure | CNN

Russia is carrying out a "massive attack" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, top Ukrainian officials said early Friday, with parts of the capital Kyiv left without power.

Oldest Profession Redux

'I date older men I don't fancy and make £3,000 a month thanks to the rules'

Connie, 36, says she follows six rules that allow her to enjoy luxurious holidays, restaurants and hotels

Dreams Of Partying

'Night Without Borders' opens coffee house doors to honor heritage through harmony

Culture transcends borders, said Danny Soriano, surrounded Friday night in a popular Crossroads coffee shop by music, dance, art, food, and drinks that all shared a common link: Latino flavor.

Local Legacy Conversation 

Dr. Alveda King to headline "Living the American Dream" event in Kansas City - The Sentinel

Dr. King will be speaking in Kansas City, MO on Sunday, October 26.

Forecast To Start Weekend

Scattered showers on the way Friday morning in Kansas City metro

Showers are possible mainly before 10 a.m. Friday before clouds clear out. Highs will be in the upper 70s.

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